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3 Days in Glasgow

I was born in London and moved to Morocco when I was several months old and spent the first few years of my life there. I have lived in France, Italy and spent a lot of time in Spain laterally Málaga in Andalucía almost a year prior to living in Edinburgh; where I have been living since 2000 and truly believe it's one of the most stunning, amazing cities to live in. I am a passionate traveller. I love exploring all parts of the world and enjoy walking round cities, trekking through mountains and have been to some weird and wonderful corners of the globe!
My favourite and most visited destinations are Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Rome Málaga and Seville.

Whether you want to soak up the culture, shop 'til you drop, or dine out in style; read on for my recommendations to discover the best of Glasgow in three days.

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History Buff

Art and Architecture Lover

Nature Lover

Foodie

Peace and Quiet Seeker

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12 Places

Day 1

Hunterian Museum

History Museums

The Mackintosh House

Historic Sites

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Art Museums

Kelvingrove Park

Parks

Mother India's Cafe

Restaurants

Day 2

The Glasgow School of Art

Universities & Schools, Art Galleries, Architectural Buildings

The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Theatres

Buchanan Street

Points of Interest & Landmarks

The Market Kitchen Glasgow

Restaurants

Day 3

Merchant City

Neighbourhoods

Glasgow West End

Neighbourhoods, Parks

The Ubiquitous Chip

Restaurants

Hunterian Museum

Glasgow University | Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland

The Mackintosh House

82 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, Scotland

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Argyle Street, GlasgowG3 8AG, Scotland

Kelvingrove Park

Otago Street, Glasgow, Scotland

Mother India's Cafe

1355 Argyle Street, GlasgowG3 8AD, Scotland

The Glasgow School of Art

167 Renfrew Street, GlasgowG3 6RQ, Scotland

The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, Scotland

Buchanan Street

Glasgow, Scotland

The Market Kitchen Glasgow

69 West Nile Street, GlasgowG1 2QB, Scotland

Merchant City

Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow West End

Glasgow, Scotland

The Ubiquitous Chip

12 Ashton Lane, GlasgowG12 8SJ, Scotland

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Hunterian Museum

History Museums

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The Mackintosh House

Historic Sites

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Art Museums

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Kelvingrove Park

Parks

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Mother India's Cafe

Restaurants

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The Glasgow School of Art

Universities & Schools, Art Galleries, Architectural Buildings

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The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Theatres

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Buchanan Street

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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The Market Kitchen Glasgow

Restaurants

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Merchant City

Neighbourhoods

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Glasgow West End

Neighbourhoods, Parks

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The Ubiquitous Chip

Restaurants

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Paul P's City Tips

The bus service is very good but make sure you have the exact change — and buy an unlimited day ticket if you're planning to take multiple trips.

Glasgow is a very relaxed place generally when it comes to dining, and although tips would not be expected in many cafes, the norm in restaurants is around 10%.

For taxi drivers rounding up to the next pound is generally practiced by most but not expected.

Avoid discussing Scottish football or politics!

Day 1

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Scotland's oldest museum, the Hunterian Museum is comprised of the Hunterian Art Gallery, Mackintosh House, The Zoology Museum, and The Anatomy Museum, all set around the University of Glasgow campus. In these stunning buildings, inside and out, you'll find amazing collections of artefacts from around the world.

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There are guides available who are only too happy to assist and answer any questions.

Be transported into both the house and life of Scotland's most influential architect, designer, and artist at The Mackintosh House — part of the Hunterian Museum complex — which recreates the inside of the Mackintosh's Glasgow home.

A stunning building filled with a diverse range of things to do and see from Glasgow, Scotland, and all around the world. One of the most visited museums in the UK, outside of London, this really is a must-see on your Glasgow itinerary.

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History Buff

Art and Architecture Lover

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It's worth putting aside a good 2-3 hours to at least get a taste for the place. If you're an art and history enthusiast you could easily spend at least half a day here.

Before of after visiting the Kelvingrove Museum, take a stroll in the surrounding park. A peaceful green oasis in which you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city — you'll find plenty of wildlife, beautiful flowers, a lovely duck pond, and a children's playground.

A refreshing new take on Indian cuisine, Mother India's Cafe serves tapas-sized portions, which allow you to try lots of different dishes. You'll find all your traditional Indian favourites — such as chana aloo, dhaal and chicken tikka — here, alongside more unusual dishes such as spiced haddock and chili fish cakes.

Close to George Square, you'll find Merchant City — a vibrant area packed with trendy designer shops, cafes, restaurants, and hotels. Shopaholics should head straight for the Italian Centre, featuring Versace and Emporio Armani.

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Most of the area is pedestrianised so you don't have to worry about traffic.

Discover beautiful architecture, a buzzing cafe culture, and lots of hidden gems in this great area of Glasgow — the West End is the perfect place to lose your map and simply see what you find. Plus, it's the place to be when the sun sets with lots of lively bars to choose from.

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Hidden Gems

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Nightlife Seeker

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The Byres Road area is highly recommended — there are lots of great cafes, bars, restaurants, and artisan delis.

This is a beautiful restaurant inside and out with a very special ambience. If you're looking for organic, locally-sourced meat, hand-made desserts, an extensive wine list, and friendly, efficient staff: look no further than The Ubiquitous Chip! All-in-all a top place to eat and well worth every penny.

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Hidden Gems

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The Chips' own haggis starter is simply delicious and the smoked venison for main is highly recommended as it's cooked to perfection.

The cheese platter is very decadent, beautifully presented, and is recommended paired with an old port.

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